Little-known outside his home state, Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley is methodically checking the boxes and playing the good Democratic soldier as he considers whether to mount a presidential campaign in 2016.More>>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:45 AM EDT2013-05-14 11:45:16 GMT
DOVER, Del. (AP/WBOC) - A young woman is suing a veteran Sussex County councilman, claiming he repeatedly sexually assaulted her after encouraging her to become in involved in politics. The lawsuitMore
DOVER, Del. (AP/WBOC) - A young woman is suing a veteran Sussex County councilman, claiming he repeatedly sexually assaulted her after encouraging her to become in involved in politics. The lawsuitMore
Saturday, May 11 2013 11:37 AM EDT2013-05-11 15:37:40 GMT
KETTERING, Md. (AP) - Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown formally announced Friday that he is running for Maryland governor in 2014, launching a campaign in which he hopes to start raising his own public profile afterMore
Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown formally announced Friday that he is running for Maryland governor in 2014, launching a campaign in which he hopes to start raising his own public profile after more than six years as a loyal No. 2 to Gov. Martin O'Malley.More
Friday, May 10 2013 9:49 AM EDT2013-05-10 13:49:48 GMT
WASHINGTON (CBS)- Less than two months ago, Democrats and Republicans in Congress were uncharacteristically confident about the prospects of passing a full-year budget plan: Over the course of a few weeks,More
Despite a former glimmer of hope that Congress would pass a budget deal, the latest developments suggest yet more brinkmanship.More
Wednesday, May 8 2013 8:19 AM EDT2013-05-08 12:19:16 GMT
A former liquor industry executive serving a two-year federal sentence in a campaign finance scheme is expected to plead guilty in a related state case.More
A former liquor industry executive serving a two-year federal sentence in a campaign finance scheme has pleaded guilty in a related state case.More
Wednesday, May 1 2013 11:09 AM EDT2013-05-01 15:09:19 GMT
Many Republicans see their party's governors as innovative policymakers and potential presidential candidates. But some of these governors are struggling with political or ethical problems that might crimp...More
Many Republicans see their party's governors as innovative policymakers and potential presidential candidates. But some of these governors are struggling with political or ethical problems that might crimp their...More
Wednesday, May 1 2013 7:42 AM EDT2013-05-01 11:42:15 GMT
DOVER, Del. (WBOC) - Delaware lawmakers are looking at making it easier to register to vote in the first state.A bill introduced Tuesday would allow Election Day registration on primary, special and generalMore
A bill introduced Tuesday would allow Election Day registration on primary, special and general elections. Currently, the deadline is the fourth Saturday prior to an Election Day.More
Monday, April 15 2013 8:31 AM EDT2013-04-15 12:31:49 GMT
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) - An extensive revamping of Maryland's campaign finance laws is raising donation limits for individuals, while emphasizing disclosure and enabling the state elections board to fineMore
An extensive revamping of Maryland's campaign finance laws is raising donation limits for individuals, while emphasizing disclosure and enabling the state elections board to fine violators.More
Egypt's Supreme Constitutional Court has ruled against parts of an election law approved by the Islamist-led legislature that had lifted a long-standing ban on the use of religious slogans during campaigning.More
Egypt's Supreme Constitutional Court ruled on Saturday against parts of an election law approved by the Islamist-led legislature that had lifted a long-standing ban on the use of religious slogans during campaigning.More
After lengthy and wrenching debate, local leaders of the Boy Scouts of America have voted to open their ranks to openly gay boys for the first time, but heated reactions from the left and right made clear that the...More
By DAVID CRARY AP National Writer The Boy Scouts of America will get no reprieve from controversy after a contentious vote to accept openly gay boys as Scouts.More
Silvio Berlusconi's figure looms large over Rome's mayoral elections this weekend even though the former premier isn't among the 19 candidates running.More
Silvio Berlusconi's figure looms large over Rome's mayoral elections this weekend, even though the former premier isn't among the 19 candidates running.More
Iran's top nuclear negotiator, a candidate in next month's presidential elections, says he will pursue a policy of resistance against the West if elected.More
Iran's top nuclear negotiator, a candidate in next month's presidential elections, vowed Friday he will pursue a policy of resistance against the West if elected.More
When President Barack Obama pushed his health care overhaul plan through Congress, he counted labor unions among his strongest supporters.More
Some labor unions that enthusiastically backed President Barack Obama's health care overhaul are now frustrated and angry, fearful that it will jeopardize benefits for millions of their members.More
Wisconsin's Republican governor, Scott Walker, is introducing himself to Iowa Republicans as would-be presidential candidates often do - as one of their own.More
Scott Walker tried to introduce himself to Iowa Republicans Thursday as so many would-be presidential candidates often do - one of their own.More
U.S. Rep. Jo Bonner says he is resigning from Congress effective in August to take a post with the University of Alabama system.More
U.S. Rep. Jo Bonner announced Thursday that he is resigning from Congress effective in August to take a post with the University of Alabama system.More
However Anthony Weiner does when the polls close, he's certain to add drama to the most competitive New York City mayor's race in more than a decade.More
Anthony Weiner set out to reintroduce himself to voters Thursday as he embarked on a mayoral bid after leaving Congress in a sexting scandal. He found a much more supportive reception in his first day of campaigning than he...More
President Barack Obama's nominee for secretary of commerce is facing scrutiny in the Senate for her ties to a subprime mortgage lender that failed in 2001 and as a beneficiary of family offshore trusts in the...More
President Barack Obama's nominee for commerce secretary was questioned briefly about her ties to a subprime mortgage lender that failed in 2001 and her role as a beneficiary of family offshore trusts in the Bahamas, but...More
Delaware's general elections will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010. Click on "more" for details about voter registration, information about all the races up for grabs, who and what are on the ballot, election times and polling locations.More
Maryland's primary elections are being held Tuesday, April 3, 2012. Click on "more" for information about all the races up for grabs, who is on the ballot, election times and polling locations.More
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The Annenberg Political Fact Check is a project of the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania. Factcheck.org monitors the factual accuracy of what is said by major U.S. political players in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews and news releases. More
